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Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Idlewild Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative proble...

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention: Spark is a day camp program hosted at Idlewild Elementary School. The camp is part of the national Camp Invention initiative, which focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website indicates that all program staff are background checked, stating, 'All local program staff are thoroughly vetted, including comprehensive background checks.' The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and features four different modules: Catching Air, Flight Lab, Robotic Aquatics, and The Attic. While the specific ownership type of the Idlewild Elementary School location is not explicitly stated, Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The camp's social media handles are @campinvention on both Instagram and Facebook, indicating a broader national presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1950 Linden Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Idlewild Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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